General Labor

International Paper•Ontario, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

General Labor is an entry-level, hourly production position at International Paper’s Ontario Container location. New hires begin with general physical activities and, after an initial onboarding period, enter a training and certification program intended to support advancement to higher positions and increased wages. On-the-job training may involve physical, technical, and mechanical work, including handling materials, operating equipment, and evaluating product or process quality. The position works full-time, 8-hour rotating shifts and requires willingness to work any shift, regular overtime, and weekends or holidays as needed. The starting rate is $31.82 per hour. A sign-on bonus is paid in installments of $500 after 30 days and $500 after 6 months; retention bonuses include $500 after one year and an additional lump sum after two years.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Be eligible for employment in the United States.
Be willing to work in industrial conditions that may be warm or hot, dusty or dirty, and involve hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, or elevated working surfaces, with appropriate safety training and protection.
Undergo a drug screen for illicit drug use as a condition of employment and periodic drug screens thereafter.
Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment.
Be willing to work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule.
Be willing to work overtime regularly, including with last-minute notification.
Be willing to work weekends and holidays regularly.
Be willing to wear required safety equipment.
Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to use logic to address issues.
Have mechanical aptitude and the capacity to apply mechanical principles to solve problems.
Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team.
Be dependable and reliable.
Be self-motivated in pursuing training and advancement, and willing to accept feedback and make improvements or take corrective action.

Nice To Haves

A consistent work history demonstrating at least two consecutive years of employment.
A combination of technical training and school leadership activities.
Other technical training or certifications, such as Ready to Work programs.

Responsibilities

Perform general physical activities in an entry-level production role.
Climb, lift, balance, walk, stoop, and handle materials.
Monitor, adjust, and control operating equipment.
Conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Participate in onboarding, job training, and a training and certification program.
Work any shift or rotating shift schedule, overtime with potentially short notice, and weekends or holidays on a regular basis.
Wear required safety equipment.